May 15, 2020

At-Home Remedies to Calm Hives and Itchy Skin

Is stress over coronavirus manifesting on your skin? Here are six ways to feel some relief.

May 11, 2020

A Patient’s Guide to JeffConnect Appointments Now Available

Health concern or issue? There’s an app for that.

May 5, 2020

Loneliness in Times of Isolation

Social isolation can change our brain and our lives. What are signs loneliness is affecting us, and how do we combat it?

April 17, 2020

How to Upgrade Your “Sleep Hygiene” During Coronavirus Outbreak

Sleep releases cytokines that need to increase to effectively fight infection. Here's what you can do to ensure you get the zzz's you need.

April 8, 2020

How the Coronavirus Could be Affecting Your Period

Dr. Beth Schwartz says she’s recently received questions from her patients on spotting and bleeding, as well as early, late and skipped periods.

March 24, 2020

Taking Care of Your Mental Well-Being During a Pandemic

Tips and strategies from a mental health expert on coping with stress, keeping up routines, and staying connected while in isolation.

March 23, 2020

At-Home Exercise Programs With Little or No Equipment Needed

Jefferson’s director of fitness and wellness offers pointers on how to stay fit while socially distancing.

March 3, 2020

Half of Americans Have High Blood Pressure. Are You at Risk?

Nearly 30 million Americans have joined the ranks of people battling high blood pressure—not because their health has changed in any significant way, but because the guidelines for hypertension have evolved.

February 26, 2020

How to Make a Heart Healthy Salad

Most people think of salads as a health food, but if you’ve ever looked at the calories in salads at restaurants, you know that sometimes they pack more calories than a cheeseburger and fries!

February 20, 2020

Video Gaming Injuries Are on the Rise

The amount of overuse injuries that can result from all that play time is out of control.

February 13, 2020

12 Reasons to Visit a Cardiologist

The heart beats about 115,000 times per day pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of blood through your body. Needless to say, keeping it healthy is crucial to survival.